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New Legislation Allows New York to Expand Its Hemp Program -- Hemp, Inc. Reports
New Legislation Allows New York to Expand Its Hemp Program -- Hemp, Inc. Reports.
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[{"type":"text","content":"\n \n \n New Legislation Allows New York to Expand Its Hemp Program -- Hemp, Inc. Reports\n \n \nNew Legislation Allows New York to Expand Its Hemp Program -- Hemp, Inc. Reports\n \n LAS VEGAS, NV--(Marketwired - Jun 21, 2016) - Hemp, Inc. (OTC PINK: HEMP) executives update its shareholders and potential shareholders on the industrial hemp industry's \"material news\" as states continue to pass legislation in favor of industrial hemp. New York Assemblywoman Donna Lupardo and Senator Tom O'Mara announced last week the passage of Bill (A9310/S6960) that would allow for the \"transportation, processing, sale, and distribution of industrial hemp\" as part of the State's research pilot program.\n Bruce Perlowin, CEO of Hemp, Inc. (OTC PINK: HEMP), said, \"This is a hemp revolution and nothing can stop it. Hemp, Inc. is positioned at the forefront of the industrial hemp industry with the largest commercial decorticating plant in the United States. Not only are states recognizing the benefits of industrial hemp, they are acting on it by passing favorable legislation. The demand for this environmentally friendly natural fiber is increasing by leaps and bounds.\"\n Passed unanimously by the Assembly on June 2, 2016, the bill then passed the Senate last week. According to NYAssembly.gov, Assemblywoman Donna Lupardo said, \"I am very encouraged by the interest being expressed by farmers and research institutions across New York State. Industrial hemp will benefit not only local agriculture, but has the potential for numerous manufacturing opportunities in the Southern Tier and throughout the state.\"\n The National Hemp Association (NHA) with the support of Micah Nelson, Willie Nelson's son, has also launched a Petition to Congress on Change.org to collect signatures in support of the Industrial Hemp Farming Act (S.134 and H.R. 525). The Petition is gaining signatures at a rate of 10,000 per day. NHA will be delivering signatures to key members of Congress once a critical mass of names is reached this summer. (To add your voice to this Petition, click here.)\n Back in May, a diverse group of hemp organizations and hemp businesses gathered in Washington D.C. to coordinate their efforts to support pro-hemp federal legislation and find ways to collaborate. This historic stakeholder gathering agreed that the bill with the best chance of passin...